Lakewood City Schools, OH

The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting

The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting

The Lakewood Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on August 10, 2026, at the Taft Center for Innovation. The agenda includes procedural items, reports from the superintendent and legislative liaison, and discussions on finance, buildings, education, policy, and human resources. Several action items are scheduled for roll call votes, including approval of classified and community recreation actions.

• Resolution accepting modified trust distributions from the Winifred B. Young Testamentary Trust for the Mary Louise Beech Scholarship
• Resolution approving repayment agreement with Devan Demery and Say Grace Services LLC
• Agreements with Purple Communications, Buckeye Homecare Services, Suburban School Transportation, and Ace Taxi Service
• Memorandum of understanding with Cleveland Clinic Foundation regarding EpiPen
• Resolution to approve attorney services and revised 12-month non-represented benefit book

The Lakewood Board of Education met on August 10, 2026, and approved the meeting agenda, classified personnel actions, and Community Recreation & Education actions, all by unanimous roll call votes. No other substantive decisions were made; the remaining items were discussions or informational reports.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved Classified actions on one reading (5-0)
• Approved Community Recreation & Education actions on one reading (5-0)

The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting

The Lakewood Board of Education is holding a special meeting to vote on a resolution approving a settlement agreement in a pending Cuyahoga County court case. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss the lawsuit with its attorney. The meeting includes procedural items like call to order, roll call, and agenda adoption.

• Resolution to approve settlement agreement for Case No. 25CV 127019 in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court
• Authorizes superintendent and treasurer to implement settlement terms
• Executive session to discuss pending or imminent court action with board attorney

The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting

The Lakewood Board of Education will hold a special meeting to conduct procedural actions, including adopting the agenda and adjourning. The only substantive item is a roll-call vote to enter executive session to discuss matters related to pending or imminent court action with the board's attorney.

• Motion to adopt the agenda for the July 29, 2026 Special Board of Education meeting
• Motion for executive session to discuss pending or imminent court action with the board's attorney
• Motion to adjourn the meeting

The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education met to approve a series of consent agenda items including school fees and service agreements. The body also held an executive session regarding the employment or dismissal of a public employee.

• Resolution to establish prices for the School District Meal Program for SY 26/27
• Adoption of Academic Instructional School Fees, Pay to Participate fees, and Performing Art Extracurricular fees for 2026-2027
• Three-year agreements with Edmentum and SchoolAI Inc.
• Agreements with Personal Leasing Transportation Co. and PEP Center for Special Needs
• Memorandum of Understanding with Dr. Seth Garcia Ph.D, LICDC-CS

The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education is discussing the adoption of meal program prices, academic instructional fees, and extracurricular fees for the 2026-2027 school year. The meeting also includes discussions on several service agreements and personnel matters. The Board approved the employment of the Superintendent on one reading.

• Resolution to establish prices for the School District Meal Program for SY 26/27
• Resolutions to adopt Academic Instructional, Pay to Participate, and Performing Art Extracurricular fees for 2026-2027
• Three-year agreements with Edmentum and SchoolAI Inc.
• Agreement with Personal Leasing Transportation Co. and PEP Center for Special Needs
• Resolution to approve the employment of the Superintendent

The Lakewood Board of Education met July 6, 2026, and approved all action items by unanimous roll call votes. The board approved the agenda, certified and classified personnel actions, and a resolution to approve the employment of the Superintendent, all on one reading. The board also held an executive session for employee matters, taking no action, and discussed several upcoming items including school meal prices, fees, and agreements.

• Approved the agenda for the July 6, 2026 meeting
• Approved certified personnel actions on one reading
• Approved classified personnel actions on one reading
• Approved the resolution to approve the employment of the Superintendent on one reading
• Held an executive session for consideration of employment/dismissal of a public employee; no action taken
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:41 p.m.

The Lakewood Board of Education Public Meeting

The Lakewood Board of Education met on July 6, 2026, and conducted a purely procedural meeting. The board adopted the agenda by a roll call vote and then adjourned after public comments. No substantive items, contracts, or policy changes were discussed or decided.

• Adoption of the agenda (roll call vote passed unanimously)

The Lakewood Board of Education held a public meeting solely to hear comments on the proposed re-employment of the Superintendent. No action was taken on the matter, as stated by President Shaughnessy. The board adopted the agenda and adjourned, both by unanimous roll-call votes.

• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:30 p.m. (5-0)

The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting

The Lakewood Board of Education met to approve several personnel and administrative actions. The board decided on insurance providers and coaching staff. An executive session was held to discuss public employee employment and pending court action.

• Agreement with Schools of Ohio Risk Sharing Authority (SORSA) for property, fleet and liability insurance for Fiscal Year 2027
• Approval of Classified Non-Employee Coaches/Advisors (ECES) actions
• Approval of Certified action on one reading
• Executive session regarding public employee employment and pending or imminent court action

The Lakewood Board of Education held a special meeting on June 29, 2026, and unanimously approved all agenda items. These included the adoption of the agenda, the approval of classified non-employee coaches/advisors, a resolution to approve the SORSA property, fleet, and liability insurance agreement for fiscal year 2027, and a certified action on one reading. The board also entered executive session to discuss employment and legal matters, but no action was taken during that session.

• Adopted the agenda for the June 29, 2026 special meeting (unanimous).
• Approved Classified Non-Employee Coaches/Advisors (ECES) actions (unanimous).
• Approved the SORSA property, fleet, and liability insurance agreement for fiscal year 2027 (unanimous).
• Approved a certified action on one reading (unanimous).
• Held executive session for employment and legal matters; no action taken.

The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting

The Lakewood Board of Education held a regular meeting on June 15, 2026, where it approved routine procedural items, financial reports, and multiple contracts. The board also adopted the annual budget for FY2027 and accepted tax rates for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Approved FY2027 tax rates and permanent appropriations
• Approved $X GAAP Conversion Services Agreement with Julian & Grube, Inc.
• Approved HVAC maintenance contract with The Brewer-Garrett Company
• Approved rental agreement for St. Edward Football Games
• Approved Lakewood Public Library budget

The Lakewood Board of Education approved the consent agenda, which included the FY2027 permanent appropriations, tax rates, and the Lakewood Public Library budget. The board also approved several contracts, including for HVAC maintenance, transportation, and fiber services, as well as new science curriculum materials for grades 1-5. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved FY2027 permanent appropriations (5-0)
• Approved FY2027 tax rates (5-0)
• Approved Lakewood Public Library budget (5-0)
• Approved HVAC maintenance contract with Brewer-Garrett (5-0)
• Approved transportation agreement with ODS (5-0)
• Approved fiber agreement with Bluebird Fiber (5-0)
• Approved new science curriculum for grades 1-5 (5-0)
• Approved cybersecurity governance and disaster recovery plan (5-0)

The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education is discussing financial planning for FY2027, including tax rates and permanent appropriations. The meeting also covers various service contracts, new science curriculum for grades 1-5, and personnel actions.

• Resolution accepting tax rates and permanent appropriations for FY2027
• Resolution to approve the Lakewood Public Library Budget
• Adoption of new science curriculum materials for grades one through five
• Agreement with The Brewer-Garrett Company for HVAC and building automation support
• First reading of the Cybersecurity Governance and Disaster Recovery Plan

The Lakewood Board of Education approved the superintendent's resignation/retirement on one reading, with all five members voting in favor. The board also approved certified and classified personnel actions on one reading. The meeting included discussions on the FY2027 tax rates, permanent appropriations, and various contracts, but no final votes were taken on those items. The board held an executive session for employment/dismissal consideration, with no action taken.

• Approved Resolution to Approve the Resignation/Retirement of the Superintendent on one reading (5-0)
• Approved Certified actions on one reading (5-0)
• Approved Classified actions on one reading (5-0)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Held executive session for employment/dismissal consideration; no action taken

The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education met to approve the Lakewood High School 2026 graduating class and new English Learning curriculum materials for grades K-12. The board also authorized several administrative actions and contract extensions. An executive session was held regarding employee employment or dismissal and pending legal matters.

• Approval of Lakewood High School 2026 graduating class
• Adoption of new English Learning curriculum materials for grades K-12
• Extension of agreement with Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.
• Agreement with LLA Therapy
• Joining the Ohio Schools Council for the 2026-2027 school year

The Lakewood Board of Education approved the appointment of Dr. Kristin Clark as Director of Teaching and Learning, effective immediately. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included financial reports, a security services agreement extension, joining the Ohio Schools Council, and the approval of the 2026 graduating class. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the Community Recreation & Education actions.

• Approved Dr. Kristin Clark as Director of Teaching and Learning (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including investments, financial info, security extension, Ohio Schools Council membership, rental agreements, graduating class, student club, field trip, LLA Therapy agreement, new English curriculum, and gifts (5-0)
• Approved Certified, Certified Non-Employee Coach/Advisor, and Classified actions (5-0)
• Approved Community Recreation & Education actions (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Certified second reading and one-reading actions (5-0)
• Approved Classified one-reading action (5-0)
• Approved minutes from four prior meetings (5-0)
• Approved agenda amendment moving Item #2 to Superintendent's Report (5-0)

The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting

The Lakewood Board of Education held a special meeting and unanimously appointed Lisa Dopman as Treasurer Pro Tempore for the meeting after Treasurer Rohde departed. The board also approved Certified Administrator actions on one reading and voted to enter executive session to discuss the employment or dismissal of a public employee.

• Appointed Lisa Dopman as Treasurer Pro Tempore for the May 12, 2026 special meeting
• Approved Certified Administrator actions on one reading
• Entered executive session for consideration of the employment or dismissal of a public employee

The Lakewood Board of Education held a special meeting on May 12, 2026, and approved the certified administrator action on one reading (Resolution #90/2026) by unanimous roll call vote. The board also appointed Lisa Dopman as Treasurer Pro Tempore, adopted the agenda, and held an executive session for employment/dismissal consideration with no action taken. The meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m.

• Appointed Lisa Dopman as Treasurer Pro Tempore (5-0)
• Adopted the agenda for the special meeting (5-0)
• Approved certified administrator action on one reading (5-0)
• Held executive session for employment/dismissal consideration; no action taken

The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting

The Lakewood Board of Education met on May 4, 2026, and took action on several items including approving playground improvements at Horace Mann Elementary School, adopting new English curriculum materials for grades K-12, extending a security services contract, and joining the Ohio Schools Council. The board also discussed financial reports for March 2026 and approved the 2026 graduating class of Lakewood High School.

• Approved agreement with DWA Recreation for playground improvements at Horace Mann Elementary School
• Approved adoption of new English learning curriculum materials for grades K-12
• Approved extension of agreement with Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.
• Approved Lakewood City Schools joining the Ohio Schools Council for 2026-2027
• Discussed financial information and investments for March 2026

The Lakewood Board of Education held a regular meeting on May 4, 2026, and took two substantive actions: it approved classified personnel actions on one reading and approved an agreement with DWA Recreation for playground improvements at Horace Mann Elementary School. The board also went into executive session for personnel and legal matters, but no action was taken. The meeting included reports and recognitions, but no other decisions were made.

• Approved classified personnel actions on one reading (5-0)
• Approved agreement with DWA Recreation for playground improvements at Horace Mann Elementary School (5-0)

The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting

The Lakewood Board of Education held a regular meeting including an executive session on employee matters. The board approved consent agenda items covering finance, buildings, and education, notably an electricity purchase agreement with the Ohio Schools Council and playground improvements at Hayes Elementary School. Other actions included a memorandum of understanding with Vision to Learn for a mobile vision clinic, a service agreement with BrightBee, and policy revisions.

• Resolution to approve playground improvements at Hayes Elementary School with DWA Recreation
• Resolution to approve electricity purchase program agreement with Ohio Schools Council
• Memorandum of Understanding with Vision to Learn for a mobile vision clinic
• Resolution to revise and adopt policies of the Lakewood City Schools Board of Education
• Service agreement between the Board and BrightBee

The Lakewood Board of Education approved a contract with DWA Recreation for playground improvements at Hayes Elementary, along with a consent agenda covering finance, buildings, education, and policy items. The board also approved personnel actions, including certified and classified hires, and a service agreement with BrightBee. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the Community Recreation & Education actions.

• Approved agreement with DWA Recreation for Hayes Elementary playground improvements (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including finance, buildings, education, and policy items (5-0)
• Approved electricity purchase program agreement with Ohio Schools Council (5-0)
• Approved Cleveland Metroparks indemnification request (5-0)
• Approved rental agreements (5-0)
• Approved certified and classified personnel actions (5-0)
• Approved Community Recreation & Education actions (4-0-1, Callahan abstained)
• Approved service agreement with BrightBee (5-0)

The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting

The Lakewood Board of Education will discuss and vote on personnel actions, including hiring an assistant superintendent and a director of operations, as well as agreements for electricity purchase, playground improvements, and a mobile vision clinic. The board also considers a memorandum of understanding with the Lakewood Teachers Association and policy revisions. Several items are approved by roll call vote.

• Resolution to approve employment of Assistant Superintendent
• Resolution to approve employment of Director of Operations
• Resolution to approve agreement for electricity purchase program with Ohio Schools Council
• Resolution to approve agreement with DWA Recreation for playground improvements at Hayes Elementary School
• Memorandum of Understanding between Lakewood Board of Education and Vision to Learn for a mobile vision clinic

The Lakewood Board of Education approved several personnel actions, including the employment of Steven Ast as Assistant Superintendent and Chris Donahoe as Director of Operations, both on one reading. The board also approved certified and classified staff actions, a Memorandum of Understanding with the Lakewood Teachers Association, and the adoption of the agenda and minutes. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made; most items were routine approvals.

• Approved employment of Assistant Superintendent (5-0)
• Approved employment of Director of Operations (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Lakewood Teachers Association (5-0)
• Approved certified staff actions on one reading (5-0)
• Approved classified staff actions on one reading (5-0)
• Approved classified non-employee coach/advisor actions (5-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes of March 16 and March 19 meetings (5-0)

The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting

The Lakewood Board of Education is meeting in special session to take action on hiring an assistant treasurer, approving extended field trips, and appointing a treasurer pro tempore. The board will also hold a planning session for presentation and discussion, then enter executive session to consider the employment or dismissal of a public employee.

• Appoint Treasurer Pro Tempore (name blank) when Treasurer Rohde departs
• Resolution to Approve Extended Field Trips on one reading
• Resolution to Approve the Employment of the Assistant Treasurer on one reading
• Planning Session – presentation and discussion
• Executive Session for consideration of employment/dismissal of a public employee

The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting

The Lakewood Board of Education will convene a regular meeting at Lakewood High School Cafeteria to conduct procedural votes, approve minutes, and act on consent agenda items including finance reports, education agreements, and human resources actions. No substantive policy decisions or public hearings are listed on this agenda.

• Adoption of minutes from February 17 and March 2, 2026 meetings
• Approval of finance reports including January 2026 investments and financial information
• Career-Technical Education Agreement between West Shore Career Technical District Partner Districts
• Resolution to approve filing of a complaint against real property
• Resolution accepting amounts and rates as determined by the Budget Commission

The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting

The Lakewood Board of Education will convene at Harrison Elementary to discuss district updates, legislative reports, and finance, including a resolution to adopt a statement of facts. The board will also discuss education reports, policy, and human resources, and vote on approving certified and classified actions.

• Executive session for employee employment/dismissal
• Resolution to adopt Statement of Facts
• Resolution to approve Student Clubs
• Motion to approve Certified actions on one reading
• Motion to approve Classified actions on one reading

The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education met to approve several consent agenda items, including future school calendars and instructional materials. The board also voted on personnel actions for certified and classified employees.

• Approval of school calendars for the 2027-2028 and 2028-2029 school years
• Resolution to adopt instructional materials and courses of study
• Approval of certified and classified personnel actions
• Resolution to approve student clubs and an extended field trip
• Approval of December 2025 financial information and investments

The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education decided to submit a question for an additional 6.9-mill tax levy to voters for current expenses. The board also approved high school graduation candidates and personnel actions. Other discussions included school calendars for 2027-2029 and financial reports from December 2025.

• Approval of an additional 6.9-mill tax levy for current expenses
• Approval of Lakewood High School candidates for graduation
• Discussion of school calendars for 2027-2028 and 2028-2029
• Approval of retirement resignation for Frances Bluhm Harrison, effective 06/05/2026
• Discussion of updated Memorandum of Understanding with Lakewood Community Baseball Softball Association

The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Lakewood Board of Education consisting primarily of procedural items: adoption of the agenda, a planning session for presentation and discussion, and an executive session to discuss employee or official matters and pending court action. The agenda was adopted and the executive session was authorized by roll-call votes.

• Executive session for appointment, employment, discipline, or compensation of an employee/official, or investigation of charges, and conference with attorney on pending/imminent court action (roll-call vote passed)
• Planning session listed for presentation and discussion (no details provided)
• Adoption of the agenda (roll-call vote passed)

The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting Rescheduled from January 20, 2026

The Lakewood Board of Education held a regular meeting rescheduled from January 20, 2026. They adopted the agenda, approved minutes from earlier meetings, and passed consent agenda items covering finance, buildings, education, and policy. The board also approved certified and classified personnel actions, including pay rate changes for community recreation and game workers, and an agreement with The Stepping Stones Group.

• Approved agreement between the board and The Stepping Stones Group
• Approved resolution to adopt courses of study
• Approved certified and classified personnel actions, including coach/advisors (ECES)
• Approved pay rate changes for community recreation and game workers
• Approved gifts to Lakewood Schools for January 2026

The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting

The Lakewood Board of Education is discussing a resolution to levy an additional 6.9-mill tax for current expenses. The meeting also includes discussions on financial reports from November 2025 and various personnel and education agreements.

• Proposed additional 6.9-mill tax levy for current expenses
• Agreement between the Lakewood Board of Education and The Stepping Stones Group
• Resolution to approve Deputy Treasurer's employee contract
• Resolution to adopt courses of study
• Community recreation pay rate changes

The Lakewood Board of Education Organizational Meeting

The Board of Education met to establish its leadership and operational schedule for 2026. The session focused on electing officers and appointing representatives for the upcoming year.

• Election of Board President
• Election of Board Vice President
• Approval of the 2026 regular meeting time and place
• Election of OSBA Legislative Liaison Representative
• Election of OSBA Student Achievement Liaison Representative